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Beckhoff EP8601-0022

EtherCAT Box, 12-channel multi-interface, 8 x DI, 1 x CNT, 4 x DO, 2 x PWM, 1 x AI, 1 x AO, 1 x ENC AB

MPN: EP8601-0022
Category: EP8xxx | Special functions

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What is the Beckhoff EP8601-0022?

The EP8601-0022 EtherCAT Box offers a combination of different inputs and outputs and nine different signal types. In addition to the digital inputs and outputs, there is also one analog input and one analog output which are configurable as a current or

Specifications

Protocol	EtherCAT
Bus interface	2 x M8 socket, 4-pin, a-coded, shielded
Input filter	configurable (1 µs, 0.1 ms, 0.5 ms, 1 ms, 3 ms, 10 ms, 20 ms)
Connection method	M12, screw type
Sensor supply	from control voltage US
Actuator supply	from the auxiliary voltage UP
Electrical isolation	500 V
Weight	approx. 250 g
Operating temperature	-25…+60°C
Storage temperature	-40…+85°C
Vibration/shock resistance	conforms to EN 60068-2-6/EN 60068-2-27
EMC immunity/emission	conforms to EN 61000-6-2/EN 61000-6-4
Protect. rating/installation pos.	IP65/66/67 (conforms to EN 60529)/variable
Approvals/markings	CE, UL
Connection technology	PWM output, push-pull outputs
Specification	EN 61131-2, type 1, “0”: 5 V DC, “1”: > 11 V DC, typ. 3 mA
Number of counters	max. 1
Nominal voltage	24 V DC (-15%/+20%)
“0” signal voltage	-3…+5 V (EN 61131-2, type 3)
“1” signal voltage	11…30 V (EN 61131-2, type 3)
Input current	typ. 3 mA (EN 61131-2, type 1/3)
Counting frequency	max. 100 kHz
Counter depth	32 bit
Special features	U/I parameterizable, ExtendedRange, standard and compact process image, FIR/IIR filter activatable
Technology	incremental encoder interface, HTL 24 V DC
Number of channels	1
Encoder connection	1 x A, B: 24 V DC, single-ended connection, EN 61131-2, type 1, “0”: 5 V DC, “1”: > 11 V DC, typ. 3 mA
Additional inputs	latch/gate input, 24 V DC
Counter	32 bit
Limit frequency	400,000 increments/s (with 4-fold evaluation), corresponding to 100 kHz
Quadrature decoder	4-fold evaluation
Number of outputs	1
Load type	ohmic, inductive, lamp load
Max. output current	0.5 A (short-circuit proof) per channel
Short-circuit current	typ. 2 A
Reverse voltage protection	yes
Breaking energy	150 mJ/channel
Base frequency	20 Hz…25 kHz
Duty factor	0…100% (pulse duration TON > 750 ns, pause duration TOFF > 500 ns)
Resolution	12 bit (16 bit presentation incl. sign)
Number of inputs	1
Conversion time	~ 500 µs
Signal type	single-ended
Internal resistance	voltage input: > 200 kΩ current input: 33 Ω typ.
Measuring range, nominal	-10/0…+10 V \| 0/+4…+20 mA
Measuring range, technical	-10.73…+10.73 V \| 0…+21.47 mA
Input filter limit frequency	1 kHz
Dielectric strength	max. 30 V (voltage and current measurement)
Load	voltage output: > 5 kΩ (short-circuit-proof) current output: 350 Ω (short-circuit-proof)
Dimensions (W x H x D)	60 mm x 126 mm x 26.5 mm
Material	PA6 (polyamide)
Installation	2 fixing holes 3.5 mm diameter for M3; 2 fixing holes 4.5 mm diameter for M4

EP8601-0022: frequently asked questions

When can EP8601-0022 be shipped?

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